What a Nightmare, Charlie Brown!

What a Nightmare, Charlie Brown! is the 17th primetime animated television special based upon the comic strip Peanuts by Charles M. Schulz. It originally aired on Thursday, February 23, 1978, at 8:00 P.M. ET/PT on CBS. The special is unusual in that Snoopy and Charlie Brown are the only members of the Peanuts cast to appear in it. The plot is similar to that of Jack London's The Call of the Wild, and it centers on Snoopy having a nightmare about being an Arctic sled dog. This was the first special Bill Melendez directed since 1973's A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving. Charlie Brown Hey Snoopy, how would you like to play sleddog with me? It's lots of fun. I'll harness you to my sled, and you'll pull it. Come on down, I'll show you. [to Snoopy, who tries desperately to pull the sled] What in the world is the matter with you? Dogs in the Arctic don't behave like you do. In the Arctic, dogs are workers. They don't lead prima donna lives. They've got a chain from their collar that extends about eight feet. And unlike you, they're tied to a post or tree unless they're going to pull a sled. I guess I'll have to show you. Here, give me the harness. [grabs the harness and puts it on] This is what you're supposed to do. You get into the sled, and I'll show you. [as Snoopy eats an enormous yet appetizing dinner] You know, I've been thinking about you, and I've decided what's wrong with you. You know what's wrong with you? You're overly civilized, Snoopy. That's what's wrong with you. You're overly civilized. Good grief, what a dog. I hope you can digest all that food. External links 0076911 What a Nightmare, Charlie Brown! Category:1978 American animated films Category:American animated short films Category:Traditionally animated short films Category:CBS shows Category:ABC shows Category:Peanuts TV specials Category:Television programs based on comics Category:Films directed by Bill Melendez Category:Films directed by Phil Roman